Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has strongly denied allegations by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that he is harbouring the Commander of the Osun Amotekun Corps, Adekunle Omoyele, who is wanted by the police over the killing of some residents in Akinlalu community, Ife North Local Government Area.

In a statement issued on Sunday by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the governor described the APC’s accusation as baseless and politically motivated, saying it was “another example of a desperate opposition seeking relevance.”

“The Akinlalu case is a matter of law and order. The Inspector-General of Police has taken over the investigation, and our government will not interfere,” Adeleke said. “We urge the public to allow due process to run its course without politicising this tragic incident.”

Earlier, the Osun APC, in a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Kola Olabisi, accused the governor of shielding Omoyele to prevent his arrest. The party described the alleged act as “irresponsible, unpatriotic, and condemnable,” urging Adeleke to demonstrate his commitment to justice by cooperating fully with the police.

“If reports circulating in Osogbo are true—that Omoyele has been hiding in the Government House to evade arrest—then Governor Adeleke must take responsibility,” the APC stated. “A true believer in the rule of law should hand over the Amotekun commander to the police without delay.”

The party further alleged that the governor’s handling of the case reflected a “pattern of encouraging impunity,” referencing previous incidents involving security aides.

However, Governor Adeleke maintained that his administration remains committed to justice and transparency. “Our government supports the ongoing police investigation. We will not protect anyone found culpable,” he said.

The killings in Akinlalu have sparked widespread outrage across the state. On September 30, 2025, operatives of the Osun Amotekun Corps reportedly invaded the community, leaving three people dead and several others injured.

A police report identified the deceased as Ibrahim Oyebamiji (26), Sefiu Oyebamiji, and Abiola Olutayo, while Adeagbo Kadijat (22), Oke-Ila Oyebamiji (60), and Fayomi Toheeb (19) sustained gunshot injuries.

Although Amotekun authorities admitted that their personnel were involved in the killings, they claimed the victims were armed attackers who ambushed their operatives during a recovery operation for stolen rifles.

Following public outrage, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, ordered a special team from the Force Headquarters to take over the investigation. Five Amotekun operatives have since been arrested, while Commander Omoyele has yet to respond to police summons.

As the investigation continues, the controversy has deepened political tension in Osun State, with the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the APC trading accusations over the handling of the tragic incident.